Software Engineer

About Us

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Position

Reporting to the Team Lead, Software Engineering, the Software Engineer II independently applies their skills and works closely with cross-functional teams to create amazing experiences for our customers. They solve moderately complex problems, deliver quality solutions, and are starting to provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Undertake complete design of moderately complex software applications or components.

Assist in the design of components for larger software systems and specify user and system interfaces.

Create multiple design views addressing stakeholder concerns, functional and non-functional requirements, and security.

Design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and refactor moderately complex programs and scripts.

Apply agreed standards, tools, patterns, and security measures to achieve well-engineered results.

Monitor progress, identify software development issues, and propose practical solutions.

Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of releases with relevant teams following defined processes.

Participate in testing and quality assurance activities to ensure releases meet standards.

Document and report on release outcomes and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Collaborate in reviews of work with others and assist in the evaluation of options and trade-offs.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.

4+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles.

Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices.

The ability to work under general direction, receive specific guidance, use discretion for complex issues, and plan work within deadlines.

The ability to engage with colleagues, collaborate with customers and partners, understand user needs, and fully contribute to team efforts.

The ability to perform diverse and complex tasks, methodically resolve issues, and contribute to creative problem-solving.

Effective communication skills and the ability to apply appropriate methods and digital skills.

A proactive initiative in learning and strict adherence to security, privacy, and ethical practices.

Comprehensive industry knowledge and understanding of the business context.

The capability to effectively apply and impart knowledge, and efficiently absorb new information.

Additional Information

Office-based working environment; work from our Christchurch office three days per week. Tier 3, after-hours support may be required on occasion. Seequent has committed to providing a well-supported and professional office environment, with opportunities to extend your professional skills through project ownership, on-the-job coaching, and external training.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.

Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.

Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.

Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today